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	\| spouse = Raja Ishaprabhu		\| spouse = Raja Ishaprabhu
	\| known_for = Sidila Mari; Daughter of Thunderbolt		\| known_for = <!--Sidila Mari; Daughter of Thunderbolt (need refs for this claim)-->
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	'''Belawadi Mallamma''' was a ~~warrior~~ queen ~~from~~ [[~~Bailhongal~~]], [[Belagavi District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://siesociety.com/societyhis.html\|title=The Saga of a Historic Education Society, BELAWADI\|accessdate=2008-11-17}} {{Dead link\|date=September 2010}}</ref> Belvadi Mallamma is the first woman to form a women'~~s army to fight against Shivaji Maharaja~~. She is also credited with being the first queen in ~~the~~ history ~~the [[Indian subcontinent]]~~ who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|title=Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|location=Chennai, India \|date=2008-10-26		'''Belawadi Mallamma''' (ಬೆಳವಡಿ ಮಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ) was a queen of [[Belawadi]] kingdom (''samshtana''). She is also credited with being the first queen in history who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century. She fought war against Shivaji Maharaj defending her kingdom.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|title=Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|location=Chennai, India \|date=2008-10-26
	\|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010412/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|work=[[The ~~Hindu~~]] \|archivedate=30 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|title=Women of prominence in Karnataka. \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108233858/http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|archivedate=8 January 2014 }}</ref>		\|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010412/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|work=[[The Lingayt]] \|archivedate=30 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|title=Women of prominence in Karnataka. \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108233858/http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|archivedate=8 January 2014 }}</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==
			She was the daughter of [[Sodhe]] King Madhulinga Nayaka and later became wife of Belawadi King Ishaprabhu.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=About Queen MALLAMA of Belawadi, Karnataka \|url=https://www.esamskriti.com/essay-chapters.aspx?sectionname=History&subsectionname=Great-Indian-Leaders&topicname=About-Queen-MALLAMA-of-Belawadi,-Karnataka--&chapter=1 \|access-date=2022-10-19 \|website=www.esamskriti.com \|language=en-us}}</ref>

	~~She was the daughter of Sode King Madhulinga Nayaka and wife of King Ishaprabhu. Belawadi Mallamma,<ref name~~=~~KPEBM>{{Cite web\|url~~=~~http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/edu/mallamma.htm\|title~~=~~Kamat~~'~~s Potpourri: Education~~ of Belavadi ~~Mallamma\|website=www~~.~~kamat.com\|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> also known as Savitribai, was a Queen~~ of [[~~Lingayat\|Hindu~~]] ~~community, who~~ fought with [[Shivaji]]. ~~She~~ is ~~credited to be~~ the ~~queen of Belawadi~~ who ~~defeated Shivaji~~.<ref>~~{{cite journal \|last1=University~~ of ~~Pune \|first1=Savitri Bai Phule Pune University \|title=2.4.2.7 Shivaji’s Encounter with Belavadi Mallamma \|url=http://lib.unipune.ac.~~in~~:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/3608/11/11_chapter%202~~.~~pdf}}</ref> She fought enemy troops on horseback, wearing a [[saree]] in~~ ''~~veeragacche~~'' ~~(soldier's tuck - a tight tucking of the front pleats~~ in ~~the back). She was Lingayat by faith~~.		==Conflict with Shivaji Maharaj ==
			As mentioned in The book ''Turukari panchamara itihasa'' written by ''Shiva basava shastri'' of Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of [[Belawadi Sansthana]] starts from 1511 with king ''Chandrashekhara raja'' and it mentions about war between Shivaji and Mallamma. Ishaprabhu died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji and she defeated the [[Shivaji]].<ref name="English Factory Records On Shivaji">He is at present beseiging a fort where, by relatron of their owne people come from him, he has suffered more disgrace than ever he did from all power of the Mogull or Decans, and he who hath conquered soe many kingdomes is not able to reduce this woman Desy; (Factory Records 1659-1682, p.586)</ref> As result of battle hero stone is installed in their Samshtana. The book '' Turukari panchamara itihasa'' was published first time in 1929.{{Verify source\|date=October 2022}}

	==~~Conflict with Shivaji~~==		[[Marathi language\|Marathi]] works ''jede shakavari'' , ''Chitragupta bakhar'' , ''91 Kalami bakhar'' mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma.{{cn\|date=October 2022}} ''Shiva vamsha sudharnava'' is [[Sanskrit]] book written by mallamma's teacher ''Shankara bhattaru'' . The book says [[Shivaji]] was defeated by Belawadi Mallamma . ''Tarabai'' second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for ''Balasaheb bhave''s ''Shivaji charitra'' and third prize for the book written by ''Shesho Shinivas Muthalika''.{{Verify source\|date=October 2022}} Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.<ref name=KPEBM>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/edu/mallamma.htm\|title=Kamat's Potpourri: Education of Belavadi Mallamma\|website=www.kamat.com\|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref>{{Citation needed\|date= January 2013}}

	~~The main cause for the conflict was the harassment~~ of ~~the Belawadi farmers by Shivaji’s men who carried away the farmer’s livestock to their camp~~. ~~The farmers approached the Desai Ishaprabhu and complained about the Maratha harassment~~. ~~The Desai sent his commander (Dalvoy) Siddangaud Patil to bring back the cows from the Marathas~~. ~~The Chatrapati's men insulted him and as per the source, even Chatrapati himself did not entertain him~~.		In [[Jadunath Sarkar]]'s biography of Shivaji in [[Marathi language]], he mentioned Mallamma as ''Savitribai'' and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rarebooksocietyofindia.org/grid-layout.php?q=Factory+records\| title=Rare Books Society of India }}</ref>

	Upon learning about this insult Mallamma lead her force of two thousand women soldiers to attack the Marathas and slaughtered the enemy. Within an hour two hundred men were wounded and ten to twelve men were dead. At this point the Maratha commander agreed to surrender the livestock. Shivaji when he heard the news was exasperated and ordered his cavalry to attack Belawadi till it surrendered. The Maratha commander gathered his army and laid siege to Belawadi. The battle raged for fifteen days. The Marathas had access to the provisions outside, while the Desai was confined in the fort~~, and his provisions were exhausted~~. ~~In the battle Ishaprabhu was stabbed from behind and lost his life~~. ~~Mallamma continued the war, with her force and vowed to avenge her husband’s death. One day Shivaji sent his army under Dhanaji to attack Belawadi, while~~ he ~~went to seek blessings~~ of the ~~goddess in a near by temple early morning. Upon learning this Mallamma attacked [[Shivaji]] and his associates near~~ the ~~temple. It is said that when Mallamma attacked she looked like “Goddess [[Jagdamba]]” to Shivaji~~ and he ~~began~~ to ~~pray. When he learnt that she was the Desain of Belawadi~~, ~~he asked her to pardon saying “I made a mistake Ma..! Kindly forgive me..! Reconciliation was brought about and the conflict was put to an end~~.<ref>{{cite ~~journal \|last1=University of Pune \|first1=Savitri Bai Phule Pune University \|title=2.4.2.7 Shivaji’s Encounter with Belavadi Mallamma~~ \|url=~~http~~://~~lib~~.~~unipune~~.~~ac.in:8080~~/~~jspui~~/~~bitstream~~/~~123456789/3608/11/11_chapter%202.pdf~~}}</ref>		A contemporary British work says ''He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is not able to reduce this woman Desai'' [Factory records,Surat,107].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://in.b-ok.as/book/11167881/401b2d\|title=Z-Library single sign on}}</ref>

	~~===Sources===~~		''Yadavada stone'' is a symbol about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.{{Dubious\|Where is this stone?\|date=October 2022}}{{cn\|date=October 2022}}

	~~1, As mentioned in The book~~ '''~~Turukari panchamara itihasa~~'~~'' written by ''shiva basava shastri'' of Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of [[Belawadi Sansthana]] starts from 1511 with king ''Chandrashekhara raja'' And it mentions~~ about ~~war~~ between Shivaji and Mallamma. Ishaprabhu died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji and she defeated the [[Shivaji]]. As result of battle hero stones are installed in their Samshtana. [ The book '' Turukari panchamara itihasa'' published first time in 1929].

	2, '''Shiva vamsha sudharnava''' in [[Sanskrit]] book written by mallamma's teacher ''Shankara bhattaru'' . The book says [[Shivaji]] was defeated by Belawadi Mallamma . ''Tarabai'' second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for ''Balasaheb bhave''s ''Shivaji charitra'' and third prize for the book written by ''Shesho Shinivas Muthalika''.

	~~3,''Jadunaath sarkar'' wrote biography of Shivaji in [[Marathi language]]. He mentioned Mallamma as ''Savitribai'' and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.~~
	~~<ref>~~{{~~cite web~~\|~~url=https://www.rarebooksocietyofindia.org/grid-layout.php?q=Factory+records}}</ref>~~

	4, A contemporary British work says ''He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is ~~not able to reduce~~ this ~~woman Desai'' [Factory records,Surat,107]. <ref>{{cite web~~\|~~url~~=~~https://in.b-ok.as/book/11167881/401b2d~~}}~~</ref>~~

	~~5, ''Yadavada stone'' is a symbol about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.~~

	6,Other [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] works ''jede shakavari'' , ''Chitragupta bakhar'' , ''91 Kalami bakhar'' mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma but there are some misconception in these books.

	~~7,Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.<ref name=KPEBM />~~{{~~Citation needed~~\|date= ~~January 2013~~}}

	== References ==		== References ==
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	==~~External links~~==		==Bibliography==
			{{cite book \|title=English Factory Records on Shivaji - 1659 to 1682 \|url=https://archive.org/details/EnglishFactoryRecordsOnShivaji-1659To1682/page/n585/mode/2up?q=suffered}}

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	'''Belawadi Mallamma''' was a warrior queen from [[Bailhongal]], [[Belagavi District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://siesociety.com/societyhis.html\|title=The Saga of a Historic Education Society, BELAWADI\|accessdate=2008-11-17}} {{Dead link\|date=September 2010}}</ref> Belvadi Mallamma is ~~believed by many to be~~ the first woman to form a women's army to fight against ~~Britishers~~. She also credited with being the first queen in the history the [[Indian subcontinent]] who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|title=Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|location=Chennai, India \|date=2008-10-26		'''Belawadi Mallamma''' was a warrior queen from [[Bailhongal]], [[Belagavi District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://siesociety.com/societyhis.html\|title=The Saga of a Historic Education Society, BELAWADI\|accessdate=2008-11-17}} {{Dead link\|date=September 2010}}</ref> Belvadi Mallamma is the first woman to form a women's army to fight against Shivaji Maharaja. She is also credited with being the first queen in the history the [[Indian subcontinent]] who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|title=Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|location=Chennai, India \|date=2008-10-26
	\|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010412/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|archivedate=30 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|title=Women of prominence in Karnataka. \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108233858/http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|archivedate=8 January 2014 }}</ref>		\|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010412/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|archivedate=30 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|title=Women of prominence in Karnataka. \|accessdate=2008-11-17 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108233858/http://www.popline.org/node/274560 \|archivedate=8 January 2014 }}</ref>

	==Biography==		==Biography==

	She was the daughter of Sode King Madhulinga Nayaka and wife of King Ishaprabhu. Belawadi Mallamma,<ref name=KPEBM>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/edu/mallamma.htm\|title=Kamat's Potpourri: Education of Belavadi Mallamma\|website=www.kamat.com\|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> also known as Savitribai, was a Queen of [[Lingayat\|Hindu]] community, fought with [[Shivaji]] .She fought enemy troops on horseback, wearing a [[saree]] in ''veeragacche'' (soldier's tuck - a tight tucking of the front pleats in the back). She was ~~Veershaiva~~ by faith		She was the daughter of Sode King Madhulinga Nayaka and wife of King Ishaprabhu. Belawadi Mallamma,<ref name=KPEBM>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/edu/mallamma.htm\|title=Kamat's Potpourri: Education of Belavadi Mallamma\|website=www.kamat.com\|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> also known as Savitribai, was a Queen of [[Lingayat\|Hindu]] community, who fought with [[Shivaji]]. She is credited to be the queen of Belawadi who defeated Shivaji.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=University of Pune \|first1=Savitri Bai Phule Pune University \|title=2.4.2.7 Shivaji’s Encounter with Belavadi Mallamma \|url=http://lib.unipune.ac.in:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/3608/11/11_chapter%202.pdf}}</ref> She fought enemy troops on horseback, wearing a [[saree]] in ''veeragacche'' (soldier's tuck - a tight tucking of the front pleats in the back). She was Lingayat by faith.

	==~~=Story'=~~==		==Conflict with Shivaji==

	~~1, As mentioned in~~ The ~~book '''Tharaturi panchamara itihasa''' written by ''shiva basava shastri''~~ of ~~Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of [[~~Belawadi ~~Sansthana]] starts from 1511 with king ''Chandrashekhara raja'' And it mentions about war between Shivaji and Mallamma~~. Ishaprabhu ~~died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji~~ and ~~she defeated~~ the ~~[[Shivaji]]~~. ~~As result of battle hero stones are installed in their Samshtana~~. [ The ~~book~~ '~~' Taraturi panchamara itihasa'' published first time in 1929]~~.		The main cause for the conflict was the harassment of the Belawadi farmers by Shivaji’s men who carried away the farmer’s livestock to their camp. The farmers approached the Desai Ishaprabhu and complained about the Maratha harassment. The Desai sent his commander (Dalvoy) Siddangaud Patil to bring back the cows from the Marathas. The Chatrapati's men insulted him and as per the source, even Chatrapati himself did not entertain him.

	2, '''Shiva vamsha sudharnava''' in [[Sanskrit]] book written by mallamma's teacher ''Shankara bhattaru'' . The book says [[Shivaji]] was defeated by [[Belawadi Mallamma]] . ''Tarabai'' second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for ''Balasaheb bhave''s ''Shivaji charitra'' and third prize for the book written by ''Shesho Shinivas Muthalika''.		Upon learning about this insult Mallamma lead her force of two thousand women soldiers to attack the Marathas and slaughtered the enemy. Within an hour two hundred men were wounded and ten to twelve men were dead. At this point the Maratha commander agreed to surrender the livestock. Shivaji when he heard the news was exasperated and ordered his cavalry to attack Belawadi till it surrendered. The Maratha commander gathered his army and laid siege to Belawadi. The battle raged for fifteen days. The Marathas had access to the provisions outside, while the Desai was confined in the fort, and his provisions were exhausted. In the battle Ishaprabhu was stabbed from behind and lost his life. Mallamma continued the war, with her force and vowed to avenge her husband’s death. One day Shivaji sent his army under Dhanaji to attack Belawadi, while he went to seek blessings of the goddess in a near by temple early morning. Upon learning this Mallamma attacked [[Shivaji]] and his associates near the temple. It is said that when Mallamma attacked she looked like “Goddess [[Jagdamba]]” to Shivaji and he began to pray. When he learnt that she was the Desain of Belawadi, he asked her to pardon saying “I made a mistake Ma..! Kindly forgive me..! Reconciliation was brought about and the conflict was put to an end.<ref>{{cite journal \|last1=University of Pune \|first1=Savitri Bai Phule Pune University \|title=2.4.2.7 Shivaji’s Encounter with Belavadi Mallamma \|url=http://lib.unipune.ac.in:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/3608/11/11_chapter%202.pdf}}</ref>

			===Sources===

			1, As mentioned in The book '''Turukari panchamara itihasa''' written by ''shiva basava shastri'' of Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of [[Belawadi Sansthana]] starts from 1511 with king ''Chandrashekhara raja'' And it mentions about war between Shivaji and Mallamma. Ishaprabhu died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji and she defeated the [[Shivaji]]. As result of battle hero stones are installed in their Samshtana. [ The book '' Turukari panchamara itihasa'' published first time in 1929].

			2, '''Shiva vamsha sudharnava''' in [[Sanskrit]] book written by mallamma's teacher ''Shankara bhattaru'' . The book says [[Shivaji]] was defeated by Belawadi Mallamma . ''Tarabai'' second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for ''Balasaheb bhave''s ''Shivaji charitra'' and third prize for the book written by ''Shesho Shinivas Muthalika''.

	3,''Jadunaath sarkar'' wrote biography of Shivaji in [[Marathi language]]. He mentioned Mallamma as ''Savitribai'' and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.		3,''Jadunaath sarkar'' wrote biography of Shivaji in [[Marathi language]]. He mentioned Mallamma as ''Savitribai'' and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.
			<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.rarebooksocietyofindia.org/grid-layout.php?q=Factory+records}}</ref>

	4, A contemporary British work says ''He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is not able to reduce this woman Desai'' [Factory records,Surat,107].		4, A contemporary British work says ''He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is not able to reduce this woman Desai'' [Factory records,Surat,107]. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://in.b-ok.as/book/11167881/401b2d}}</ref>

	5, ''Yadavada stone'' ~~or ''Yadavada inscription'' says~~ about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.		5, ''Yadavada stone'' is a symbol about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.

	6, ~~A Marathi work says about victory of Shivaji on Belavadi.~~		6,Other [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] works ''jede shakavari'' , ''Chitragupta bakhar'' , ''91 Kalami bakhar'' mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma but there are some misconception in these books.
	~~Maratha minister arrests Mallamma.~~
	~~Later Shivaji released her because of her bravery.~~ Other [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] works ''jede shakavari'' , ''Chitragupta bakhar'' , ''91 Kalami bakhar'' mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma.

	Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.<ref name=KPEBM />{{Citation needed\|date= January 2013}}		7,Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.<ref name=KPEBM />{{Citation needed\|date= January 2013}}

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{{short description|queen of Belawadi province}}
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[[File:Map of Belawadi province.jpg|thumb|Map of Belawadi province]]

'''Belawadi Mallamma''' was a warrior queen from [[Bailhongal]], [[Belagavi District]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://siesociety.com/societyhis.html|title=The Saga of a Historic Education Society, BELAWADI|accessdate=2008-11-17}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010}}</ref> Belvadi Mallamma is believed by many to be the first woman to form a women's army to fight against Britishers. She also credited with being the first queen in the history the [[Indian subcontinent]] who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm |title=Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history |accessdate=2008-11-17 |location=Chennai, India |date=2008-10-26
|url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030010412/http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/26/stories/2008102652370300.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archivedate=30 October 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popline.org/node/274560 |title=Women of prominence in Karnataka. |accessdate=2008-11-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108233858/http://www.popline.org/node/274560 |archivedate=8 January 2014 }}</ref>

==Biography==

She was the daughter of Sode King Madhulinga Nayaka and wife of King Ishaprabhu. Belawadi Mallamma,<ref name=KPEBM>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/edu/mallamma.htm|title=Kamat's Potpourri: Education of Belavadi Mallamma|website=www.kamat.com|access-date=2018-08-24}}</ref> also known as Savitribai, was a Queen of [[Lingayat|Hindu]] community, fought with [[Shivaji]] .She fought enemy troops on horseback, wearing a [[saree]] in ''veeragacche'' (soldier's tuck - a tight tucking of the front pleats in the back). She was Veershaiva by faith

===Story'===

1, As mentioned in The book '''Tharaturi panchamara itihasa''' written by ''shiva basava shastri'' of Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of [[Belawadi Sansthana]] starts from 1511 with king ''Chandrashekhara raja'' And it mentions about war between Shivaji and Mallamma. Ishaprabhu died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji and she defeated the [[Shivaji]]. As result of battle hero stones are installed in their Samshtana. [ The book '' Taraturi panchamara itihasa'' published first time in 1929].

2, '''Shiva vamsha sudharnava''' in [[Sanskrit]] book written by mallamma's teacher ''Shankara bhattaru'' . The book says [[Shivaji]] was defeated by [[Belawadi Mallamma]] . ''Tarabai'' second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for ''Balasaheb bhave''s ''Shivaji charitra'' and third prize for the book written by ''Shesho Shinivas Muthalika''.

3,''Jadunaath sarkar'' wrote biography of Shivaji in [[Marathi language]]. He mentioned Mallamma as ''Savitribai'' and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.

4, A contemporary British work says ''He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is not able to reduce this woman Desai'' [Factory records,Surat,107].

5, ''Yadavada stone'' or ''Yadavada inscription'' says about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.

6, A Marathi work says about victory of Shivaji on Belavadi.
Maratha minister arrests Mallamma.
Later Shivaji released her because of her bravery. Other [[Marathi language|Marathi]] works ''jede shakavari'' , ''Chitragupta bakhar'' , ''91 Kalami bakhar'' mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma.

Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.<ref name=KPEBM />{{Citation needed|date= January 2013}}

== References ==
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